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Sex and money was the rule in 1980s Times Square. It was a living monument to the commercialized fuck – and last place I expected to find romance. But find it I did, and I was not even trying.…Read More
1980s-90s Journalism Archives
7 MIN READ
A funky S/m show was introduced as an elegant evening until it became a shocking display. Thanks to Annie Sprinkle, George Payne, a special appearance by Samantha Fox and me. Just the second of my 150 Adam columns. I was off to a wild start.…Read More
8 MIN READ
(1985)The ladies are out in full force tonight. But then they are always out walking the streets. They stand on the corners in certain districts of Manhattan dressed in less than the bare minimum of clothing. Their short skirts just cover their asses, their spandex pants leave no room for air. Sometimes in the winter…Read More
7 MIN READ
The artist Spider Webb was a great influence in my early days. He understood my Catholic guilt. I loved him and admired him until I couldn’t stand him. He was no angel, but now he’s a saint and I miss him. He’s left his mark.…Read More
9 MIN READ
Photographer Eric Kroll’s POV is wholesome, sensual and fun. He’s master storyteller who loves girls in girdles and bras. Kroll’s art can turn you on while he makes you laugh. The opening party for his exhibit at Neikrug Gallery was totally dada.…Read More
7 MIN READ
To immortalize my vulva I visited the very wonderful and unique Erotics Gallery and Doug Johns the artist who was making cunt glorification his life’s work.…Read More
11 MIN READ
When the National Organization of Women celebrated NOW’s 25th anniversary in 1990, a contingent of sex worker feminists organized by sex-paper publisher Miki Demarest made a point to be there and be heard. Among them: Betty Dodson, Nina Hartley, Carol Queen, Kate Sunlove, Annie Sprinkle, Shere Hite and more…From the West Coast and East Coast we came together….cliterally. …Read More
11 MIN READ
Who would’ve thought Tallahassee would be so hip? After giving a talk at University of Florida about my life and art, they celebrated me as if I were Elvis. I was invited there by the art-activist collective Critical Art Ensemble. Years later, the head of the collective Professor Steve, suffered tremendous censorship and persecution for his experimental approach to academia. It took years before he was cleared and his tenure was restored. He was and continues to be a gift to Higher Education. …Read More
8 MIN READ
Transgender conversations have become so serious, it’s good to remember the importance of pleasure and play in creating change, especially at the infamous Night of a Thousand Gowns. ‘Jamie Sissy Ribbons’ may not seem like the name of a hero, but Jamie was my first student at Miss Vera’s Academy and thousands others have benefitted.…Read More
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